Question : If the force applied on the object is in the direction opposite to the direction of motion, the speed of the object_____.
Option 1: increases
Option 2: stops
Option 3: decreases
Option 4: no effect
Correct Answer: decreases
Solution : The correct option is decreases .
If the force applied on the object is in the direction opposite to the direction of motion, the speed of the object will decrease. This is because the force is acting against the motion, causing deceleration or slowing down.
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